Finding the Third Proportional to 826,493 and 1,252,214
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Solution
The third proportional to 826,493 and 1,252,214 is: 1,897,221.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
826,493 : 1,252,214 = 1,252,214 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
826,493/1,252,214 = 1,252,214/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
826,493x = 1,252,214 × 1,252,214 - Step 4: Simplify right side
826,493x = 1,568,039,901,796 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,568,039,901,796/826,493 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,897,221.03
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